Grade II listed · Wiltshire

Sculpture of the Four Elements, approximately 480m south-east of the remains of Old Fonthill Abbey

Sculpture of the Four Elements, approximately 480m south-east of the remains of Old Fonthill Abbey is a Grade II listed building in Wiltshire, first listed on 6 July 1987. It is one of 11,295 Grade II entries among 12,270 listed buildings in Wiltshire; 75% of Wiltshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Sculpture of the Four Elements, approximately 480m south-east of the remains of Old Fonthill Abbey
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1183802
Date first listed	6 July 1987
Local planning authority	Wiltshire
Location	51.07589, -2.11233 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1183802

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wiltshire will require for your works on Sculpture of the Four Elements, approximately 480m south-east of the remains of Old Fonthill Abbey, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Sculpture of the Four Elements, approximately 480m south-east of the remains of Old Fonthill Abbey

Name	Grade	Distance
Sculpture of the Four Seasons, approximately 390m south-east of the remains of Old Fonthill Abbey	II	87 m
Three Urns on the Site of Old Fonthill Abbey	II	428 m
Remains of Old Fonthill Abbey	II*	480 m
Lawn Lodge	II	596 m
Tisbury Lodge with Gates and Gate Piers	II	853 m
Yew Tree Cottage	II	871 m
127, Stop Street	II	888 m
Spencer Monument in the Churchyard About 7 Metres East of Apse of Church of Holy Trinity	II	900 m
Church of Holy Trinity	II*	902 m
Morrison Monument in the Churchyard, About 19 Metres South East of Tower of Church of Holy Trinity	II	911 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Sculpture of the Four Elements, approximately 480m south-east of the remains of Old Fonthill Abbey listed?

Yes. Sculpture of the Four Elements, approximately 480m south-east of the remains of Old Fonthill Abbey is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1183802, first listed on 6 July 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Sculpture of the Four Elements, approximately 480m south-east of the remains of Old Fonthill Abbey?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Wiltshire, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.